September 5 1958 was a day that many Horsham folk still have ingrained on their memory as a violent storm brought a trail of damage, along with a remarkable record! It was on that day that the heaviest hailstone ever recorded in the UK fell on the town – a massive 141g – a recordContinueContinue reading “On this day – record hailstone falls at Horsham in 1958”
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On this day – Horsham fire destroys buildings
On this day (August 28) back in 1912 Horsham suffered probably its worst fire when the tannery block of building, near Brighton Road, were decimated in an overnight fire. The damage was estimated at nearly £20,000 back then, equating to around £2m today! Only a cottage and a barn, plus a tall chimney (as seenContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham fire destroys buildings”
Alfred Shrubb coincidence?
One of our latest adoptions (under the Adopt an Artefact scheme) reminded me how things seemingly miles apart are still connected. The adoption of Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes was made by a family recently moved into the District, for their son and his family who live in Canada. Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes Not just anywhereContinueContinue reading “Alfred Shrubb coincidence?”
Horsham sporting hero’s race against a horse!
On this day (August 16) in 1919 Horsham’s famous athlete Alfred Shrubb lined up at the town’s cricket field to race against a trotting horse. Alfred Shrubb and opponent Kitty M pictured outside the Bedford in Horsham. It was originally planned to take place during the Horsham Peace Carnival, celebrating the end of the GreatContinueContinue reading “Horsham sporting hero’s race against a horse!”
Lucy Broadwood – a folk song pioneer
Some of Lucy Broadwood’s work at the Museum On this day in 1858 (August 9) a pioneer of folk song, Lucy Broadwood, was born. Although the family were living in Scotland when she was born, they all moved to Lyne House in Capel, a few miles from Horsham, a few years later. Her father wasContinueContinue reading “Lucy Broadwood – a folk song pioneer”
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